The Adventures of Tenali Raman
“Get Ready for the Rama Effect”
The Adventures of Tenali Raman is an Indian animated television series that premiered on Cartoon Network on 14 June 2003. It was based on one of the most popular and best-loved characters of Indian folklore. It was produced by Toonz Animation Studios, Trivandrum. Promoted with the tagline "Get Ready for the Rama Effect", the series aired every Saturday and Sunday on Cartoon Network in India.
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Adventures of Tenali Raman
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Tenali Raman is the comic poet of Vijaynagara. With constant evil schemes by the Rajguru and others to watch out for, Tenali manages to outwit everybody. Join him on these hilarious adventures, as he battles evil puppeteers and deadly phantoms, all the while never forgetting to deliver a few laughs!
1.The Astounding Origin of Tenali Raman (Kali - Part 1)
14-06-200311mTenali Raman is India's first animated 2d series. It takes a trip through history to a world of monarchs and palaces. It is based on the character from Indian folklore, Tenali. An...
2.The Astounding Origin of Tenali Raman (Kali - Part 2)
28-06-200311mThe story unfolds on the insight of Tenali Raman's desire to outwit the Rajguru at every turn, and become the royal court jester of Vijayanagara. The king Krishnadevaraya is impres...
- Ep 3
3.Jeopardy Jester
05-07-200311mRajguru has a slave bonded by a contract, which states that the slave cannot free himself from servitude unless he pays the mentioned amount of gold coins to Rajguru. The issue is...
- Ep 4
4.Tenali Raman and the Silly Foreigners
12-07-200311m - Ep 5
5.Imported Horse
19-07-200311mAs the people of the palace in Vijayanagara celebrate, an intruder startles the crowd when he tries to kill the king. The king's horses are unable to catch up with the intruder's h...
- Ep 6
6.Tenali Raman and The Thieves
26-07-200311mAs Tenali cotinues to enlighten the kingdom of Vijayanagara with his wisdom, Rajguru seems to despise his talents and wishes to bring him down. Soon, Rajguru finds two thieves to s...
- Ep 7
7.Smarter than Raman
02-08-200311mTenali Raman is astounded by Artikula Mola's poetry, and refuses to accept her as a genius. As Rajguru senses a smoldering ember of envy within Tenali, he requests the king to allo...
- Ep 8
8.Golden Mangoes
09-08-200311mKrishnadevaraya's bed-ridden mother's last wish is a mango. The emperor's Brahmin, Rajguru, sends the guards to search for mangoes, but the emperor's mother passes away. Seizing th...
9.Tenali Raman and the Mahabharata
16-08-200311mAs the army of the Northern Emperor approaches Vijayanagara, Tenali is challenged with the impossible task of re-writing the entire epic of Mahabharata, featuring the Emperor Krish...
- Ep 10
10.Lord Ganesh And The Prince Of Dance
23-08-200311mWhen the Rajguru faces humiliation at the court for his poor dancing skills, he leaves in disappointment and pledges to learn how to dance. But when a witch directs him to a Ganesh...
- Ep 11
11.The Puppeteer Part 1
30-08-200311mWhen a puppeteer arrives in town, an immensely impressed Krishnadevaraya makes the puppet shows a permanent attraction. But when Rajguru plans to get rid of Tenali with the puppete...
- Ep 12
12.The Puppeteer Part 2
06-09-200311mHaving been replaced by a puppeteer as the main entertainment in the court, Tenali Raman is heartbroken. Meanwhile, the Rajguru and Tingri have been turned into puppets and are try...
- Ep 13
13.Out Of The Pit
13-09-200311m - Ep 14
14.Jumbo Trouble
20-09-200311mIt is a peaceful day in the kingdom of Vijayanagara and the birthday of Tenali Raman, the king leans over his balcony and contemplates on Raman's birthday gift. He asks for Rajguru...
- Ep 15
15.The Masquerader
27-09-200311mAfter being humilaited at the royal court, Rajguru plans to avenge his humiliation and kill Raman. He learns tricks from the masquerade book to finish off Raman. However, his plan...
- Ep 16
16.The Challenge
04-10-200311mIn the royal court of Vijayanagara, the northern king arrives and challenges the southern subjects to a wrestling match. Tenali Raman agrees to fight the match because of the fear...
- Ep 17
17.The Visitor
11-10-200311mAn angry Rajguru drives Tingari away from the palace but later when he returns, he is not the same. He is possessed by an alien, and he threatens to kill and devour the King. Can T...
- Ep 18
18.Palace of Yamaraj
18-10-200311mRajguru suggests to a worried King Krishnadevaraya to send Tenali Raman to heaven to bring the news of his forefathers. Even after burning down his body, to Rajguru's surprise, Ten...
- Ep 19
19.The Escape From Yoga Island Part 1
25-10-200311mAn evil fakir possesses the king, and plans to get rid of the intelligent Tenali Raman, and Rajguru. The duo get stranded on the strange Yoga island, from where they see no hope of...
- Ep 20
20.The Escape From Yoga Island Part 2
01-11-200311mTenali Raman and Rajguru are stranded on the strange Yoga Island where Tenali learns the art of Yoga and meditation. Will Tenali's newly discovered skills be able to help him save...
- Ep 21
21.The Flying Machine
08-11-200311mOn hearing about the Flying machine, the king Krishnadevaraya wants one for himself. He appoints Rajguru in charge of building his own flying machine, but he misuses the power and...
- Ep 22
22.The Phantom of Vijayanagara
15-11-200311mA Phantom haunts the city of Vijaynagara and terrorises its people. One night, when Rajguru is attacked by the Phantom, he promises him all the gold of the royal treasury in hopes...
- Ep 23
23.The Rescue
22-11-200311mDespite the King's warning, Tenali plays tricks on Rajguru and ends up being locked in the dungeons. With Tenali locked up and the surprise attack of the northern emperor, the King...
- Ep 24
24.The New Palace
29-11-200311mThe Northern Emperor is set to arrive for a peace treaty, and is to be housed in the new palace. When made fun of his lack of knowledge in art, Tenali decides to paint a part of th...
- Ep 25
25.Tales of the Euroswami Part 1
06-12-200311mKing Krishnadevaraya holds a grand feast in honor of Sir Nigel, an English spice merchant. During the feast, Nigel is entertained by various funny adventure stories Tenali Raman te...
- Ep 26
26.Tales of the Euroswami Part 2
13-12-200311mSir Nigel has a grand and huge feast organized in his honor, by the emperor, Krishnadevaraya. He is entertained by the amusing tales that narrate about King Krishnadevaraya's might...
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